The Way

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.” Saint Francis De Sales. How true is this statement? Most of us do not treat ourselves like the precious souls we are. We tell ourselves we have to lose ten pounds in a week, when it took us months to put the weight on. [...]

Today is the first day of school in our area and I am reminded of all my years as a student and as a teacher. Will I like my teacher(s)? Will he be in my class? (Remember high school?) The smell of chalk, the sharpened pencils, new books, new friends, notebooks waiting for my words. [...]

Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz said, “There’s no place like home.” Did you know that there are many more Oz books? My mother has the entire set and I have read every one many times. Today is Sunday, a day of rest, relaxation, prayer, and contemplation. It’s also a day to enjoy your home. I love [...]